Capuletta: A Burlesque (1868)

Capuletta: A Burlesque is a comedic play written by George Melville Baker and first published in 1868. The play is a parody of William Shakespeare's famous tragedy, Romeo and Juliet, and follows the story of two rival families in Verona, the Capulets and the Montagues. In this version, the Capulet family is led by a strong-willed matriarch, Capuletta, who is determined to marry off her daughter, Julietta, to a wealthy suitor. However, Julietta has fallen in love with Romeo, a member of the Montague family. The two lovers must navigate their families' bitter feud and the meddling of various comical characters, including a bumbling nurse and a mischievous friar.Capuletta: A Burlesque is known for its witty dialogue, slapstick humor, and over-the-top characters. It was a popular form of entertainment in the late 19th century and remains a classic example of burlesque theater.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.